Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Animal Hospital has been dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine for 30 years, serving pets and families across Philadelphia, Delaware County, and South Jersey. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Lawrence Rebbecchi Jr., our practice combines compassionate care with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment options. We offer comprehensive services including wellness exams, surgery, reproductive care, and therapeutic pool access, supported by a team of experienced professionals committed to enhancing pet health through education and personalized attention. Our facility features four exam rooms, an in-house lab, and the Philadelphia Pet Hotel, providing daycare and boarding solutions.Dr. Rebbecchis daughter, Dr. Daria Rebbecchi, continues the family legacy, ensuring continuity of expertise and client-focused care. We prioritize client convenience with extended hours, a stocked pharmacy, and flexible scheduling. Our therapeutic pool offers year-round exercise benefits for pets, requiring only a wellness check prior to use. We maintain transparency in pricing and treatment plans while fostering trust through honest communication and ethical standards. With decades of combined experience, our team remains committed to advancing veterinary care while preserving the human-animal bond.
Services
Wellness Exams
General Surgery
Reproduction Services
Therapeutic Pool
Pet Pharmacy
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of veterinary expertise in Philadelphia.
- Our family-run practice ensures personalized, continuous care.
- We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment options.
- Our therapeutic pool supports year-round pet rehabilitation.
- We maintain transparent pricing and treatment communication.
What people say
Knowledgeable and personable
Super flexible scheduling
Reasonable prices
Year-round pool access
Experienced veterinary team
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams include medical history review, physical evaluations, vaccine updates, and preventative care consultations. We perform annual heartworm testing, fecal analysis, and early-detection blood work to identify potential health issues before they escalate. These exams help maintain your pet's long-term health through proactive disease prevention and lifestyle-specific care recommendations.
General Surgery
We perform routine and advanced surgical procedures including spays/neuters, dental cleanings, tumor removals, and wound repairs. Pre-surgical bloodwork and advanced monitoring ensure anesthesia safety, while customized pain management plans support post-operative recovery. Our surgical team prioritizes patient comfort and collaborates with owners on treatment details and financial planning.
Reproduction Services
Partnering with Agnew Veterinary Reproductive Services, we offer comprehensive reproductive care including frozen semen storage, transcervical insemination, and progesterone testing. Our board-certified specialist develops personalized breeding plans using advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive techniques to optimize reproductive success while maintaining animal welfare standards.
Therapeutic Pool
Our saline pool provides low-impact exercise for pets year-round, benefiting post-surgical recovery and joint health. Private hourly sessions accommodate both pets and owners, with day passes ($35) or monthly unlimited access ($150). A wellness exam confirms vaccination status before first use, ensuring safe, supervised aquatic therapy.
Pet Pharmacy
Our in-house pharmacy offers prescription medications, preventatives, and therapeutic diets with free shipping on online orders. We maintain competitive pricing on heartworm/flea preventatives and specialty foods, providing convenient access to essential pet health products without requiring additional store visits.
People
Dr. Lawrence Rebbecchi Jr.
Founder
Dr. Rebbecchi founded the hospital in 1991 after graduating from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. He established three practice locations, expanding services to include advanced diagnostics and therapeutic pool facilities while maintaining core values of compassionate care.
Dr. Daria Rebbecchi
Veterinarian
Dr. Daria Rebbecchi graduated from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, continuing her family's legacy. She specializes in comprehensive wellness care and client education, focusing on preventive medicine and strengthening the human-animal bond through personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Lockhart
Veterinarian
Dr. Lockhart provides expert medical care with specialization in internal medicine and chronic condition management. She collaborates with the team on complex cases, ensuring patients receive evidence-based treatments tailored to their specific health needs.
Questions
What services does Philadelphia Animal Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, surgery, reproductive care, therapeutic pool access, and pharmacy services. Our team also offers dental care, diagnostics, and boarding solutions for pets in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
Do you handle emergency pet care?
We triage emergencies during business hours but recommend University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital for critical after-hours cases. Our staff stabilizes urgent situations before referring to specialized emergency facilities.
Can I use the pet swimming pool?
Yes! Our saline pool requires a wellness exam before first use. Day passes cost $35/hour or $150 monthly. Private hourly sessions available year-round with advance booking through our office.
Are there payment plan options?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments. While we don't offer in-house financing, our staff provides detailed cost breakdowns and works with pet insurance providers to maximize coverage benefits.
How do I schedule appointments?
Call 215-724-5550 during operating hours (Mon-Fri 9a-8p, Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p). We accommodate walk-ins for urgent matters but recommend advance scheduling for wellness visits to ensure timely service.
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